1/4 cup cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa)

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Pinch of nutmeg

1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) milk

Whipped cream, for garnish



Whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg.



Heat the milk in a small saucepan until hot, but not boiling.



Place 3 tablespoons of the mixture in each mug.



Pour 3/4 cup hot milk over the mix and stir until dissolved.



Add whipped cream.



Serves 2